Gastric Ultrasound Course

Enhance Your Clinical Practice with Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound This comprehensive one-day gastric ultrasound course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to integrate gastric ultrasound into their clinical practice. Led by ultrasound experts, this course provides hands-on experience and the essential knowledge to perform and interpret gastric scans accurately, equipping attendees with the tools to improve patient safety and optimize outcomes, especially in critical and emergency settings.

Who Should Attend?

This ultrasound course is ideal for:

• Anaesthetic consultants and trainees
• Perioperative care providers
• Emergency medicine physicians
• Critical care professionals
• Medical professionals involved in pre-operative assessments
• Those interested in enhancing their scanning skills for gastric ultrasound

Course Overview

The gastric ultrasound course covers a structured approach to performing and interpreting gastric ultrasound, focusing on:

• Understanding gastric emptying and delayed emptying implications
• Identifying gastric content and stratifying patients based on their aspiration risk
• Practical image acquisition and interpretation techniques
• Real-time scanning under expert guidance
• Application of point of care ultrasound in routine and emergency settings

By the end of this medical education program, attendees will be able to confidently use gastric ultrasound to assess patients, contributing to improved decision-making in high-risk scenarios such as surgery, trauma, and emergency airway management.

Objectives

On completion of this one day clinically focused ultrasound course, participants will be able to:

1. Use ultrasound system controls to optimize imaging for accurate diagnosis in clinical practice
2. Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images for point of care gastric ultrasound
3. Accurately identify key anatomical landmarks (aorta, sma, IVC, gastric antrum, body, and fundus)
4. Distinguish between an empty and full stomach using ultrasound
5. Describe the imaging findings associated with an empty stomach, liquid in the stomach, and solid food in the stomach.
6. Quantify gastric volume using the Perlas method
7. Explain how different patient positions (supine, semi-recumbent, right lateral decubitus) affect gastric ultrasound imaging
8. Assess and interpret gastric ultrasound findings in high-risk patients (e.g. those with delayed gastric emptying) to evaluate the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents

Key Benefits for Attendees

• Gain hands-on scanning skills under the supervision of ultrasound experts
• Learn to assess delayed gastric emptying and aspiration risk
• Immediate applicability in clinical practice
• Boost confidence in performing gastric ultrasound at the point of care
• Develop the ability to improve patient outcomes through better risk stratification

Why Gastric Ultrasound Matters

Gastric ultrasound is a crucial tool in modern emergency medicine and critical care. It allows for rapid, non-invasive assessment of gastric contents, helping healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient management. Whether assessing a patient’s aspiration risk before surgery or evaluating gastric emptying in emergencies, the ability to perform and interpret gastric ultrasound is invaluable in minimizing complications and improving patient safety. This ultrasound course empowers medical professionals with the knowledge and practical skills they need to enhance patient care through gastric ultrasound, making it an essential component of modern clinical practice

Why Choose Zedu Ultrasound Training Solutions?

Clinically Focused Curriculum Tailored for rehabilitation physicians

Our rehab ultrasound courses are meticulously designed to address the specific challenges faced by rehabilitation specialists. Our boutique approach ensures personalised training. Our courses cover everything from the probe moves to dynamic clinical assessment in critical care, providing a deep understanding and hands-on proficiency in using ultrasound as a diagnostic and procedural tool. Learn with your peers in small groups.

Hands-On Training with Real-Life Patient Models

We emphasize practical learning through extensive, supervised hands-on scanning sessions. You'll practice on individuals representing a wide range of body shapes, sizes, and ages, ensuring you are prepared to handle diverse patient populations. Our training focuses on pattern recognition, systematic examination approaches, and troubleshooting skills, all essential for effective ultrasound guided procedures.

Experienced Instructors Committed to Your Success

Our team of experienced sonographers are dedicated to providing you with personalised instruction and feedback. With a passion for teaching and a deep understanding of ul imaging, our instructors will guide you through each step of your ultrasound training journey, ensuring you build confidence and competence.

Deliberate Practice for Mastery

At Zedu, we believe in the power of deliberate practice. Our training programs are designed to foster ultrasound skills development through specific goals, focused attention, constructive feedback, and repetitive practice. This structured approach ensures you develop the muscle memory and analytical skills necessary for proficient and confident of ultrasound.

CME recognition 

CPD Short Format Learning Knowledge and skills category, 2 points per hour

Approved CICM training course